I am accessing the iTunes Store through the music app on my desktop computer. When I search for an artist the red banner with Apple Music try it free appears. When I select the play/preview button for a song a window pops up asking to start an Apple Music subscription. I am not interested in a subscription! I just want to preview a song to see if I want to purchase it. Is there any way to disable the pop-up?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.6
Don't tap the red banner with Apple Music.
Click iTunes Store (sidebar) -> then click in the search field (top left) -> then search.
Don't tap the red banner with Apple Music.
Click iTunes Store (sidebar) -> then click in the search field (top left) -> then search.
Whatever group I search for the red banner with Apple Music appears at the bottom and when I select the arrow to play the subscribe to Apple Music pops up.
No, Don't tap the red banner with Apple Music.
Click iTunes Store (sidebar) -> then click in the search field (top left) -> then search.
Get support from Apple directly -> Get Support or call Apple in your region see -> Contact Apple for support and service
Here's what I found out. I called today. Everything is being pushed to Apple Music that requires a subscription. If I want to preview, I have to purchase a subscription and then I can preview and go from there. Seems I Tunes is phased out so preview option is pushed to Apple Music and asking for a subscription.
No free previews without a subscription.
I have been regularly checking the iTunes Store for music for years, and 'preview' a lot of music.
Simply search for an album and/or a song in the search field.
Never had any problems with Apple Music subscription.
That’s too bad. I had music managed through iTunes for years, and then I had technical trouble. I’ve been listening through Spotify more recently, but I always had it in mind to return to Apple Music and iTunes. Their taking away an unpaid preview ends that consideration. It’s how I always decided what to buy, or not.
Raicya, That is what I do. Whatever group I search for the red banner with Apple Music appears at the bottom and when I select the arrow to play the subscribe to Apple Music pops up.
I found a button somewhere where I was able to toggle the subscription off. I haven't had a problem with previewing since. Unfortunately I can't remember where I found the choice to change it.
October 2023: not happening anymore.
not able to preview music iTunes store
